Guests will be greeted with a cocktail by VEEV at the open bar before being seated for a five-course meal prepared in the on-site kitchen with cabernet wine and semi-sweet, semi-sparkling Moscato and Dolce Rosso (white and red) by MIA ROSA), whilst enjoying live painting from renowned Los Angeles Artists Laura Viapiano and

AI WEI WEI TRIBUTE / TRUnk gallery

LOS ANGELES, CA – Trunk Gallery is presenting a group exhibition of art that has been created in honor of, or influenced by, artist Ai Weiwei. The exhibition “Ai Weiwei: A Tribute” pays homage to the world- renowned artist and social activist. Opening Friday evening, August 28th (Ai's birthday) with a reception from 7-11p.m. (cake will be served). The exhibit continues throughout the weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Ai Weiwei is China’s most famous and politically outspoken contemporary artist. He is a recipient of Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience Award for 2015 and was named the “Most Powerful Person in the Art World” in 2011 by ArtReview magazine. He has endured false imprisonment and police brutality yet continues to fight for artistic freedom of expression and speak out against China’s human rights abuses.